Police in Tampa believe that Joshua Hakken, with the assistance of his wife, Sharyn-Patricia Hakken, invaded his 58-year-old mother-in-law Patricia Hauser’s home in Florida, tied her up at gunpoint, and kidnapped his two sons, Chase, 4, and Cole, 2, reports CFNews13. Local cops have issued an amber alert in the search for the two boys.

The parents are known survivalists in the Tampa area and have previously attended out-of-state anti-government rallies. Detectives are investigating the possibility that the Hakkens are traveling to California. Joshua Hakken told police in Louisiana after a previous arrest that he and his family had to make it out west due to the impending Armageddon. The Hakkens belief in doomsday is influenced by a series of fantasy books called Temple of the Winds.

NBC San Diego has begun reporting the concern that the Hakkens may be on there way “to California or Arizona.”

Here’s what you should know.

1. The Abduction Occurred Early Wednesday Morning

Patricia Hauser’s home at 14040 Shady Shore Drive, Tampa.

Police are operating from the theory that Chase and Cole Hakken were taken from their grandmother’s home, at 14040 Shady Shores Drive in Tampa, at around 6:30 a.m. Hauser was tied up while Joshua Hakken, 35, absconded with his two sons.

The Tampa Bay Times reports that Joshua Hakken waited until the boy’s grandfather, Robert Hauser, left for work before entering the home.

2. The Parents Stole the Grandmother’s Car

A 2009 Toyota Camry.

It’s believed that Joshua and Sharyn Hakken then stole Patricia Hauser’s 2009 Silver Toyota Camry and made their getaway. It was two hours before Hauser could free herself to call 911.

Detectives suspect that Sharyn Hakken, the boy’s mother, met her husband and sons a few blocks away in the family’s black pick-up truck.

3. Both Boys Are Believed to be Wearing Pajamas

This indicates that both boys were taken as they slept.

Chase Hakken is 3 feet tall, weighs 33 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing pajamas. Cole Hakken is 3 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 44 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He was also last seen wearing pajamas.

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Joshua and Sharyn Hakken allegedly first lost custody of their children after they attended an anti-government rally in Louisiana in 2012. Joshua was arrested when found in possession of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. According to NOLA.com:

Joshua M. Hakken, age 34 of 3609 S Sterling Avenue, Tampa, FL, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor…

Joshua Hakken is a registered forum user on “Adam vs. The Man,” the official site of libertarian activist Adam Kokesh. In his introductory post on the forum Hakken wrote:

6. The Hakkens Were Previously Implicated in a Gunpoint Abduction in Louisiana

Upon first losing custody of their children in Louisiana, Chase and Cole were placed in foster care in the state. At that time Joshua attempted to kidnap his children at gunpoint but failed. The incident occurred in Slidell, Louisiana. Detectives are looking into the possibility that the Hakkens may be returning to that area.

7. The Grandparents Have Legal Custody of the Two Boys

Last Tuesday, a Louisiana court terminated the parental rights of Joshua and Sharyn Hakken. These rights were turned over to the boys’ grandparents.